Key Information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- 3 years (with a relevant research master’s degree)
- 4 years (without a relevant research master’s degree)
- Part-time: 72 months
Start Dates & Application Deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Feb 2027 (International). This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 80. TOEFL iBT is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
IELTS: 6.5. The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).
Credits
46 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)
Disciplines
Finance
Overview
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology's Finance doctoral programme is designed to enable students to gain a deep knowledge of management in general, to develop a concentration in a specialized field, and to provide opportunities for students to do significant original research in their chosen area. PhD students are offered targeted research training and exceptional collaboration opportunities with faculty to prepare them for their future careers in teaching and/or research.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a sound grasp of the literature in financial economics.
- Apply their specialized knowledge to solve related business problems in an innovative fashion.
- Have an in depth understanding of contemporary business and organizational issues, within finance.
- Equipped to perform all aspects of the role of faculty in academia, including pedagogical skills.
Programme Structure
Course structure:
- Mathematics for Business and Economics
- Probability
- Microeconomic Theory
- Corporate Finance
- Investment Analysis
- Communicating Research in English
- and more...
Please visit the programme website for further details.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- GRE: Required
- GMAT: Required
English Requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- IELTS: 6.5
Other Requirements
General Requirements
- Applicants seeking admission to a master's degree program should have obtained a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution, or an approved equivalent qualification;
- Applicants seeking admission to a doctoral degree program should have obtained a bachelor’s degree with a proven record of outstanding performance from a recognized institution; or presented evidence of satisfactory work at the postgraduate level on a full-time basis for at least one year, or on a part-time basis for at least two years.
- A satisfactory score in GMAT or GRE
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 7,888 AUD / year (≈ 44,500 HKD / year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 7,888 AUD / year (≈ 44,500 HKD / year)
Living Costs
Hong Kong (SAR): 2,432 - 4,151 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships
Available Scholarships
- Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme - Provided by university - Grant: 1,700,000 HKD - Deadline: 01 Dec 2026 - Merit-based
- RedBird PhD Award Program (for International Students) - Provided by university - Grant: 147,000 HKD - Deadline: Anytime - Merit-based
- Postgraduate Studentship (PGS) - Provided by university - Grant: 229,620 HKD - Deadline: Anytime - Merit-based
- Tuition Waiver Scheme for Local MPhil and PhD Students - Provided by university - Grant: 47,000 HKD - Deadline: Anytime - Merit-based
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program - Provided by U.S. government - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship - Provided by ServiceScape - Grant: 1,000 USD - Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships - Provided by ACES Education Fund - Grant: 3,500 USD - Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility - Provided by OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified - Merit-based
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship - Provided by IvyPanda - Grant: 1,000 USD - Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 - Merit-based
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship - Provided by Voice Talent Online - Grant: 1,000 USD - Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Women Scholarship for International Students - Provided by educations.com - Grant: 5,000 USD - Deadline: 28 Aug 2026 - Merit-based
- The PhD Prep Fellowship - Provided by Admit Lab - Grant: 10,000 USD - Deadline: 01 Sep 2026 - Merit-based
- Dream Chaser Scholarship - Provided by Salvado Law - Grant: 1,000 USD - Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 - Merit-based
- Scholarship for students with disabilities - Provided by Anonymous Hope Fund - Grant: 3,000 USD - Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 - Need-based
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship - Provided by IELTS from 6 to 9 - Grant: 1,500 USD - Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - Provided by The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - Grant: Not specified - Deadline: Not specified